How to pronounce forint
Say it like FOR-int. Forint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- int
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- intKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forint
American and British speakers say forint in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔrɪnt/ in the US and /ˈfɒrɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOR-int.
What does forint mean?
- The basic unit of currency of Hungary; formerly subdivided into 100 fillér.
Where does forint come from?
From Hungarian forint, from Italian fiorino (“florin, the former currency of Tuscany”).
Questions about saying forint
How do you pronounce forint?
Say FOR-int. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈfɒrɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forint?
Forint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · int.
Do Americans and Brits say forint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔrɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈfɒrɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.